Homemade Sesame Hamburger Buns

Elevate your burger game with these irresistible Homemade Sesame Hamburger Buns, a recipe that combines soft, fluffy texture with a golden, sesame-studded crust for the perfect blend of flavor and aesthetics. Made entirely from scratch, these buns are crafted from wholesome ingredients like milk, butter, and all-purpose flour, ensuring a rich and tender bite. The dough is kneaded to perfection, allowed to rise twice for that ideal airy crumb, and finished with a glossy egg wash and a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, these buns are surprisingly simple yet utterly transformative for your backyard barbecue or gourmet burger night. Serve them warm for the ultimate fresh-from-the-oven experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 240 ml Warm water
• 60 ml Milk
• 25 g Granulated sugar
• 7 g Active dry yeast
• 480 g All-purpose flour
• 7 g Salt
• 45 g Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 Egg
• 1 Egg yolk
• 10 g Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, milk, sugar, and yeast. Mix gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes, allowing the yeast to activate and become foamy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and the egg. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand for 8–10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 4–6 minutes.

Step 4

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each bun.

Step 6

Cover the shaped buns loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and allow them to rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and a teaspoon of water to make an egg wash.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.

Step 9

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the buns cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(946.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2425.0

Total Fat 60.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 484.3mg	0%
Sodium 2905.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 399.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 65.4g	0%

Vitamin D 115.6IU	0%
Calcium 205.0mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 880.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 66.5%